Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid

When it comes to choosing a college we know cost vs. outcomes is the most important factor. Financing a college education is one of the biggest investments students and their family may make, so it pays to be certain you’re getting the most value for your money.

AJU College of Arts & Sciences’ intimate class sizes, 7:1 student to faculty ratio, distinguished professors, academic support, and personal career services guide students towards professional success in life.

AJU College of Arts & Sciences charges the same tuition for in-state as well as out-of-state students. While over 98% of students receive AJU aid, all applicants have equal access to merit and need-based scholarships, grants, and loans.

The tuition for one semester is $14,496 (Academic Year 2016-17), which is 1/3 of the average cost of private university tuition at comparable southern California institutions.

Scholarships

American Jewish University is pleased to offer merit based scholarships to incoming full-time undergraduate students (both first-year and transfer students). These scholarships are separate from need-based financial aid.

General scholarships of $2,500 to $5,000 are awarded to students committed to academic excellence, leadership, and involvement in their respective communities. No separate application is necessary and these scholarships are awarded to students upon acceptance.

The Board of Directors scholarship and the Presidential scholarship offer partial to full tuition scholarships to qualified students.

Financial Aid

Financial aid based on need is offered to students who qualify. To apply for state and federal need-based financial aid, applicants must submit the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FAFSA results will determine if you are eligible for the California State Grant (CA resident only, filing deadline March 2nd), federal grants and loan programs, as well as on-campus work-study.

Additional AJU need-based tuition grants may also be available based on eligibility. Eligibility for financial aid is determined by the FAFSA. To complete your FAFSA, go to: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The AJU College federal code number is 002741.

build your path

While the majority of our students are Jewish, we appreciate and value differences in observance, lifestyle, and thought. Here, everyone’s story and experiences add to the mosaic of our community. As we consider what it means to be human and part of a wider society, we employ an ethical framework informed by Jewish culture and philosophy to prepare all students for success both in civic life and their chosen profession.

L.A.’s vibrant Jewish life provides a wealth of opportunities to explore your relationship with Judaism, both on and off campus.

Whether observant or secular, we all enjoy celebrations that mark seasonal changes (Sukkot), major historical events like the establishment of the State of Israel (Yom Ha’atzmaut), and biblical legends (Purim).

Welcoming Shabbat dinners bring our community together in celebration of Jewish identity and rituals.

Traveling down a road alone can be hard. But traveling with someone who knows that road well—who can tell you interesting places to stop or where there’s a sharp turn—is a very different experience. Since your academic and personal success is our highest priority, at AJU College you are assigned an academic advisor and a personal mentor from day one to guide you in making smart decisions for your future.

Traveling down a road alone can be hard. But traveling with someone who knows that road well—who can tell you interesting places to stop or where there’s a sharp turn—is a very different experience. Since your academic and personal success is our highest priority, at AJU College you are assigned an academic advisor and a personal mentor from day one to guide you in making smart decisions for your future.

Your faculty advisor helps with everything from choosing class schedules to recommending courses to help you reach the next phase of your story—whether that’s graduate school, law or medical school, or an entry-level position in your field.

All students are also assigned a personal mentor who helps guide you through the social and interpersonal aspects of your college experience.

By participating in community-based projects you gain perspective on the challenges facing our human family. Serving others broadens your horizons, engages your ideals, and cements within you the Jewish tradition of civic responsibility. These attributes combine to make you a fuller human being as you move forward on your chosen track.

All AJU College students take part in hands-on service projects, part of the Sid B. Levine Service Learning Program.

Students have led projects to raise awareness of social injustices like human trafficking, hunger, and gender inequality.

Faculty and students annually host middle school students for the Prejudice Awareness Summit, where such topics as bullying and discrimination are discussed and conflict-resolution skills are taught.

AJU College participates in the international service projects of the American Jewish World Service, which takes students on study-volunteer trips to El Salvador, Ghana, and India.